cross-bench

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/

Word forms

cross-bench cross-benches crossbench more cross-bench most cross-bench

Etymology

From cross- + bench.

Derived words

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